- “New
Zealand and Brazil will work together to develop the next
steps towards the elimination of nuclear weapons, and to
boost commitment to a nuclear weapon free Southern
Hemisphere,” Minister for Disarmament and arms control Matt
Robson announced today from Brazil. See... NZ & Brazil Take The Next Step Towards 'No Nukes' [1]

- Prime Minister Helen Clark
announced today that the Queen will visit Auckland,
Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin during her visit in
October this year. See... Queen to visit four cities during Royal Visit [1]
Lifelike Ultrasound Will Cut Abortions – CHP - Party
Leader Graham Capill says the introduction of new ultra
sound technology is “likely to have implications to
challenge social norms that go well beyond medical
applications.” See... New Ultra Sound Technology Has Social Implications [2]

- To
suggest that Christine Rankin’s dress sense is the reason
she is now out of a job is ludicrous no matter which side of
the issue you are on and I see little point in using this
case to further a feminist or political agenda. See... David Miller: A Point of View On Christine Rankin [1]

- The Water Pressure group are holding a protest outside
Ike's villa in Grey Lynn to stop the council from taking
down his anti-Metrowater signs. Ike's front lawn is covered
with signs. The signs speak out against the privatisation of
water services. See... Scoop Images: Water Pressure Group At Ike’s House [1]

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